Stories for June 2019

Tuesday, June 4th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Brazil halts exports of beef: case of “atypical” mad cow disease

Brazil has temporarily halted beef exports to China following an atypical case of mad cow disease in leading farm state Mato Grosso, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. China, Brazil's largest beef importer by sales, spent US$1.5 billion on Brazilian beef last year, totalling 322,400 tons or almost 20% of all shipments, according to local beef exporters association Abiec.
Tuesday, June 4th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
A major protest and a Baby Donald inflatable blimp over Parliament will mark Trump's second day in London

A giant inflatable blimp depicting Donald Trump as a pouting baby in a diaper will fly outside the British parliament in London on Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be one of the city's largest protests against a foreign leader. The six-meter-high blimp will fly above Parliament Square for two hours from 0900 GMT when Trump is due to hold talks with the outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May nearby in Downing Street.
Tuesday, June 4th 2019 - 08:56 UTC
Trump and Queen Elizabeth hailed the US/UK bond and the “special relationship”

Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth hailed the bond between the United States and the United Kingdom on Monday after the US president was distinguished with a day of pomp designed to bolster an alliance strained by discord over Brexit and China.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Trump begins a three-day visit to UK; besides the pomp, massive protests and the inflatable Baby await in London

United States president Donald Trump lands in London on Monday morning for a three-day visit. He will travel to Buckingham Palace, where he will be greeted by the Queen and her son, Prince Charles.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Petrobras and Falklands lead in FPSO deployments in South America

Globally, 67 planned and announced FPSOs (Floating, Production Storage and Offloading) are expected to start operations between 2019 and 2025. Among regions globally, South America continues to lead with 27 planned and announced FPSO additions by 2025, followed by Africa and Europe. Brazil and the Falkland Islands are the key countries in the region for FPSO deployments. Among operators, Petrobras leads South America in terms of FPSO deployments.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:30 UTC
El Salvador new president pledges to cure the “sick child” after years of violence

El Salvador's new President Nayib Bukele took office on Saturday pledging to cure the Central American country that he described as a “sick child ”following years of violence and migration that has strained relations with the United States.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:16 UTC
British Industry warns Tory leadership candidates of severe damage in a no-deal Brexit scenario

The Confederation of British Industry has warned Conservative leadership candidates over a no-deal Brexit. Such a scenario would do “severe” damage to businesses, the body - which supported Remain - told all the MPs running to lead the party.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:13 UTC
Pope in Romania asked forgiveness for the mistreatment of the Roma people

Pope Francis on Sunday asked forgiveness in the name of the Catholic Church for the mistreatment of the Roma people, a move likely to increase tensions with Italy's anti-immigrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:01 UTC
Lopez Obrador popularity stands solid: wins in two state elections

Mexico's president is expected to score comfortable wins at Sunday's state elections in the first test of his popularity since taking office, with exit polls showing his party taking both governorships up for grabs. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's party was tipped for victory in the central state of Puebla and the northern state of Baja California, despite a weak economy, rampant violence and troubled relations with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 08:53 UTC
Beijing stern warning on Taiwan: China will fight any interference with reunification

China will fight anyone who tries to interfere in its “reunification” with Taiwan, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday in a combative speech peppered with threats against the United States over its military presence in Asia.